PASADENA — It was always going to be a challenge for UCLA football’s defense. A brand-new starting 11 against a trusted offensive coordinator-quarterback combo, and an offensive line — featuring potentially two first-round draft selections — returning all five starters.

Just a few days ago, UCLA coach DeShaun Foster said that his Bruins were up for that challenge, ready for the opportunity against a top-end front line that could be the best they will challenge all year long.

Utah put a quick end to Foster’s assumption, faster than any of the captive 35,032 fans at the Rose Bowl would have likely expected, running a relentless attack on the shoulders of quarterback Devon Dampier — a New Mexico transfer who arrived in Salt Lake City with his offensive coordinator, Jason Beck — in a 43-10 m

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